Sorry for the long post but, I am another camera newbie in need of help. I have read a number of posts including the Cliff notes trying to learn about these cameras. While I have learned a lot from them, my confusion level has also increased exponentially.
My present system consists of:
From my reading, what I have got so far is:
My questions are:
Been looking at the IPC-T2231T-ZS or IPC-T5241TM-AS but cannot tell where the IR’s are and if there would be IR bleed concerns. Because of the size, I was looking at camera IPC-HDBW4421E for the porch but it has a dome which sounds like a no-no.
Thank you in advance for any feedback you can provide.
Carl
My present system consists of:
- Ubiquiti 16 port POE switch to power cameras
- Dedicated PC running windows 10 for Blue iris
- All cameras will be hardwired with Cat6
- Homeseer will connect to Blue Iris for security and control of Zwave devices (lights, security lights)
- An old Hikvision M/N DS-2CD2132-I. Presently it has poor low light sensitivity and when turning on IR, getting a lot of IR bleeding in the picture. I will probably not use this once I get new camera.
From my reading, what I have got so far is:
- I should try to stay away from domes because of UV affects.
- Don’t chase pixel MB.
- Lower pixel count will give me larger pixel size giving better sensitivity in lower light conditions.
- Try to avoid using IR because of wash out but with my light conditions will probably have to use them. Not sure how I can avoid these washout conditions. My thought is once I get detect, I can turn on lights allowing for better recording.
- Looking at Hikvision or Dahua. Leaning toward Dahua because of the support Andy gives and it looks like they have a wider range of cameras
- Should probably use the Dahau Starlight series
- Do not buy gray market cameras. Only buy ones that can be updated in English.
- I sure I have learned more but the gray matter in my head is spinning but should far out eventually
My questions are:
- Does IR washout affect detection?
- Is there any benefit to SD card since I have Blue Iris?
- Given my goal and environment conditions, what pixel count would you settle around?
- As far as sensitivity goes is the a min lux level I should to stay around?
- As far as audio, not sure why a mic is offered if it does not have a speaker. What conditions would a mic only be used?
- Are there any cameras that you can recommend? Would like to keep it in the $100 range but of course cheaper would always be nicer.
Been looking at the IPC-T2231T-ZS or IPC-T5241TM-AS but cannot tell where the IR’s are and if there would be IR bleed concerns. Because of the size, I was looking at camera IPC-HDBW4421E for the porch but it has a dome which sounds like a no-no.
Thank you in advance for any feedback you can provide.
Carl